Morgan Schneiderlin is ready to snub the Premier League big guns to stay at Southampton.

The Frenchman has been scouted by Manchester United and Arsenal this season and the midfielder admitted: “We know top teams are watching us.”

But he added: “As long as we don’t receive a concrete offer, and as long as the club says they won’t sell, I will never force a transfer.”

Saints striker Rickie Lambert hopes the club make some big money signings this summer – even if it means a fight for his place.

Top scorer Jay Rodriguez faces six months out with a knee injury and Lambert said: “I don’t want to be the only striker really, I want them to bring in top quality players and I think we do need a striker, so I hope so.

“I’ve always thrived from pressure, I’ve always done well under it and I like it, so I don’t really feel it this time round, not since Jay’s gone.

“I’ve been scoring goals the last few weeks anyway, so hopefully that just continues.